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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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